Keyword
touch
Info
FrequencyTop 300-400
Type
Jōyō 
?
Shinjitai ?
KankenLevel 4
Heisig1954
Old form
Readings
(44%)
さわ
(18%)
(1%)
ざわ
(1%)
Composed of
angle
insect
Mnemonic

You shouldn't touch some insects at a certain angle, or you'll regret it. (Like on a scorpion's stinger!)

(Yeah, yeah, scorpions are not technically insects, but it makes it easier to remember, doesn't it?)

Used in vocabulary (147 in total)
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
Examples (88 in total)
I felt something touch my feet.
He touched the water with his foot.
She mentioned my name in her book.
I felt something touch my foot.
I felt a light touch on my shoulder.
She felt something touch her neck.
"What is this?" "Don't touch that."
Does it hurt if I touch here?
Don't touch this.
Is it OK if I touch this?
Don't touch my car.
I've said it before and I'm saying it again: don't touch my things!
Don't let him touch it.
Don't touch me.
Don't touch the flowers.
I told you not to touch me.
Can I touch your hair?
Please don't touch those books.
My mother didn't mention it.
You must not touch the paintings.
He wouldn't mention the plan.
I don't want anyone to touch this.
He never referred to the incident again.
This machine is most dangerous; don't touch it.
Can I touch your boobs?
The boy caressed the girl's chin and kissed her cheek.
Is this snake safe to touch?
He made no mention of her request.
Don't touch my camera.
You must not come in contact with him.
You must not keep in touch with him.
He comes into contact with all kinds of people.
I come into contact with all kinds of people in my work.
Don't touch that blue button.
Don't touch this button.
Don't touch that button!
Don't touch the blue button.
Young children should be exposed to good music.
Don't touch my bike.
This wall feels cold.
Don't touch that pan! It's very hot.
Don't touch it. Leave it as it is.
She didn't let him touch her baby.
Don't touch the blue switch!
I tried to get in touch with the police.
I gave you explicit instructions not to touch anything.
Because her parents got divorced, the girl had little contact with her father.
Father kept in touch with us by mail and telephone while he was overseas.
Mom didn't mention it.
Homeroom teachers should make every effort to keep in touch with their students.
The spy made contact with the enemy.
Don't touch my sandwich.
You have only to touch the button.
These breasts... feel pretty soft.
Observe his facial reaction when we mention a price.
I came into frequent contact with foreign students.
He touched me on the cheek.
She tried to touch the golden crane.
Japan needed contact with the Western countries.
She has no chances of coming in contact with foreigners.
Don't touch the pot with bare hands.
She first came into contact with Japanese culture last year.
Mary didn't refer to the accident she had seen.
Gross! Don't touch me, your hand grease will stick to me!
I first used a computer about 40 years ago.
This silk feels smooth.
Don't touch me, you pig!
This cloth feels soft.
Because his parents got divorced, Tom had hardly any contact with his father.
He exclaimed that I should not touch the gun.
First, I'd like to examine the catalyst used in this experiment.
It would be difficult to improve the device without an effective catalyst.
This scarf feels soft and smooth.
Have you been in contact with one of your old school friends recently?
Don't touch the exhibits.
You should on no condition touch these instruments.
Inspired by Asian religions, he created beautiful sculptures.
Inspired by a friend, I tried starting a blog.
If you touch that wire, you will receive a shock.
Little babies' cheeks feel like velvet.
Little children like to touch everything.
His sleeve touched the greasy pan.
His will did not mention her.
If you touch them, you'll get a rash.
We cannot touch on his private affairs.
Please don't touch the exhibits.
In the past, Fletcher Fuel was approached by Japanese companies.
By studying overseas, students can come into contact with other manners and customs.